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A6 MTU

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,315 mi
Last recorded130,315 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 MTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 130,315 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 130,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front top suspension mounts perished

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Feb 2008 117,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front top strut mounts slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2007 103,817 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 89,540 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 89,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes gaetting corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bumper insecure

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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A6 MTU is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,177 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 MTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 MTU registered?

A6 MTU is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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